Long-time transport operator Shirley Saywell has always taken a practical and optimistic view of the industry. However, the recent surge in diesel prices is forcing a rethink. Saywell, who runs a fleet of eight semi-trailers from Euroa in regional Victoria, has seen fuel expenses increase dramatically—by roughly $400 to $500 per truck each day over the past month. The rapid rise has created serious uncertainty about the future of her business. She says the situation is becomi

A major milestone in Australia’s transport sector has been reached, with the first fully electric inter-city freight delivery completed between a warehouse and end customers. The delivery was not only cheaper than traditional diesel transport but also faster, signalling a shift toward more efficient freight solutions. The operation was carried out by New Energy Transport (NET), which coordinated the movement of a bulk shipment of Who Gives A Crap toilet paper from Sydney to C

A long-awaited community renewable energy project in regional New South Wales has reached completion, with the Goulburn Community Solar Farm preparing to begin operations and deliver returns to its local investors. The project, developed over more than a decade, was first proposed in 2014 by residents through the Goulburn Community Energy Co-operative. Located in the Southern Tablelands, the facility includes a 1.4 MW solar installation paired with a 4 MWh battery system. A k